- Two studies investigated the effects of watermelon on diet quality and cardiometabolic function.
- They found that watermelon consumption is linked to higher nutrient intake and better heart health.
- Further research is needed to understand how watermelon affects cardiometabolic health.
Watermelons contain many nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium. The fruit also has a high bioavailability of antioxidants, including lycopene and l-citrulline.
Studies have shown that watermelon supplements and extracts decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Comparably fewer studies investigate raw watermelon, however, and those that do tend to involve large quantities of over 2 lbs per day.
Nevertheless, these studies also report that consumption of the fruit is linked to lower cholesterol and body weight, as well as a lower risk of
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